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Massey exec cops a plea in mine explosion that killed 29

December 4, 2012 By Gavin Mays

A high-ranking official at Massey Energy Co, will plead guilty to one misdemeanor count of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards as part of a plea bargain.

Locked out sugar workers reject deal for fourth time

December 3, 2012 By John Wojcik

This is the fourth time members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union have voted down an identical offer.

Today in labor history: Oakland general strike

December 3, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Today in 1946 Oakland California women led a general strike that massed some 140,000 workers.

NASA discusses Dec. 21 Mayan end-of-world prediction

December 3, 2012 By John Wojcik

NASA takes on the doomsdayers and debunks their predictions.

Trumka: Mexico on path of “low wage development”

December 3, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Mexico, the large U.S. trading partner and southern neighbor, is on a path of "low-wage development," including weakening its labor law and oppressing independent unions.